LIVE updates from Blackley police scene following serious incident

A police scene is in place in Blackley following a serious incident. Images show a line of Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance service vehicles along Victoria Avenue this morning (Saturday, February 1).

Firefighters were also at the scene. The nature of the incident is not yet clear.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "Just after 9am this morning (Saturday 1st February), two fire engines from Manchester Central and Whitefield, along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton, attended an incident on Victoria Avenue, Manchester.

"Firefighters were in attendance for around an hour."

The Manchester Evening News has contacted GMP for more information.

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The M.E.N. has contacted the North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Police for more information.

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A blue tent is in place at the scene.